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#GrantOpportunity for youth-focused #SanDiego nonprofits ➡️ @prebysfdn.bsky.social's Rooted & Rising: Youth Leaders grant program invests in youth leadership programs that cultivate skills, confidence, and pathways for civic engagement. Apply by April 17th at www.prebysfdn.org/.../2026-roo...
#Foundations: participate in Council on Foundations' #Grantmaker Salary & Benefits Survey by May 14⚠️ Survey data provides the sector with the most comprehensive data on staff composition/compensation in the US, informing budgeting, talent recruitment & retention strategies.
cof.org/grantmaker-s...
50 Years of Catalyst 50th Anniversary Celebration May 6, 2026 Downtown San Diego Tickets on Sale Now
Registration is now open for Catalyst's 50th anniversary! 🎊 On May 6, we'll gather at Venue 808 in downtown San Diego as we celebrate the energy, leadership, and collective resolve that have propelled our work forward for half a century. We hope you join us.
catalystsd.org/event/fifty/
Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative Investing in Nonprofit Resilience Learn about a new fund coming to San Diego
Just announced 🚨 Catalyst will serve as fiscal sponsor for the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego (NSI SD), a new pooled fund designed to help nonprofits navigate critical moments of change. catalystsd.org/nsi-san-diego/
#sandiego #sandiegononprofit #philanthropy #nonprofitresilience
Leadership for this moment: Member lunch with GEO's Marcus Walton Join us to discuss how philanthropic governance and leadership keep pace with change Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Member lunch with national #philanthropy leader Marcus Walton, CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, on March 24 ↪️ Explore how today's philanthropic leadership can keep pace with change and act as agile, values-driven partners to nonprofits and communities. catalystsd.org/event/leader...
🆕 Catalyst's 2025 Pulse of the Practice report findings now live 🚨 Survey data 35 #SanDiego & #ImperialCounty foundations offers a snapshot of how #philanthropy in our region is evolving to move money faster, grow unrestricted funding and strengthen collaboration.
➡️ catalystsd.org/.../Pulse-of...
We had fantastic first Fundamentals Academy session covering the core practices of #trustbasedphilanthropy and participatory grantmaking! Join us for the next training in our 4-part series on March 10 as we dig into the do's and don'ts of #advocacy for #philanthropy 👉 catalystsd.org/series/funda...
Navigating Policy Shifts Issue XXXII: Borders, Budgets, and Ballots Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing
Check your inbox for Catalyst's latest Navigating Policy Shifts briefing + pertinent resources and events 🚨 This week's briefing covers federal and local budgets, border and immigration, redistricting, and more. Access previous issues at catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
Our new primer for philanthropy on the CA Budget Climate & Disaster Resilience summarizes climate change, environmental protection, and wildfire resilience elements of Governor Newsom's proposed budget, with strategic recommendations for philanthropy.
www.philanthropyca.org/news/2026-20...
A broad coalition of foundations & #philanthropy networks has signed on to the Level Up Pledge ➡️ Signers will increase endowment payout rates/grantmaking budgets for the next 2 years in response to the current "code-red moment for our democracy and communities."
levelupphilanthropy.org/the-pledge/
The Seacove Fund Now accepting applications for 2026 CHANGE Grants!
#GrantOpportunity for #SanDiego nonprofits 🚨 The Seacove Fund's 2026 CHANGE Grants will provide $5,000 in unrestricted funding to nonprofits working in the areas of Health & Wellness and Education & Training. Applications are due March 20th. www.theseacovefund.com/apply.html
#sandiegononprofits
Navigating Policy Shifts Issue XXXI: Short-Term Shifts Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing
Check your inbox for our latest policy briefing📩 This week we cover legal challenges to the right of foundations and nonprofits to support underrepresented communities, opportunities to support local immigrant communities in the face of increased enforcement, and more.
catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
50 years of Catalyst
Save the Date: Celebrating 50 Years of Catalyst 🎉 🎉 🎉 Join us in downtown San Diego on May 6th for a once-in-a-generation celebration to honor our roots, recognize the people who have shaped this vibrant network, and look ahead to what’s possible when philanthropy moves with purpose.
Foundations call for public health emergency over immigration enforcement violence
We join 23 California foundations including @calendow.bsky.social, @calwellness.bsky.social, @mettafund.bsky.social, and @prebysfdn.bsky.social in calling on officials to declare public health emergencies in response to violent immigration enforcement.
www.calwellness.org/news/foundat...
At United We Stand: Defending Democracy and Each Other, we joined community leaders at a moment when immigrant communities are being targeted and fear is being used to divide us. Proud to show up with and for the people who call our region home. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
@calfund.bsky.social
Catalyst's biweekly policy briefing dropped Friday 📩 In this edition, we cover fast-moving border and immigration developments in the #SanDiego / #ImperialValley region and nationally, federal budget negotiations, the local impacts of lapsed ACA subsidies, and more.
catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
Community Partner Spotlight! Reading Legacies provides read-aloud experiences for kids and families, helping prepare young learners for success in school. Support for these programs is a part of our Ready to Learn partnership with the San Diego Foundation.
🎉 Congratulations to our friend and colleague Marc Philpart, CEO of @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social, who was named to TIME's 2026 "Closers" list for his bold vision and leadership in driving measurable progress toward closing racial equity gaps and shaping a more just future.
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Arts & Intersections Casemaking, Advocacy, and the Creative Economy Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00pm to 2:00pm Mingei International Museum Balboa Park Cultural District
Happening this week ⚠️ Join a funder conversation ft California for the Arts CEO Julie Baker and Program Consultant Lead Ted Russell on how arts, culture, and the #creativeeconomy are being advanced through policy and advocacy at the state level.
catalystsd.org/event/arts-i...
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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Sustained Support Fund A rapid-response, repayable grant to help nonprofits manage short-term cash flow gaps while waiting for committed funding to arrive
Sustained Support Fund: Apply now 🚨 Catalyst’s rapid-response, repayable grants help #nonprofits manage short-term cash flow gaps while waiting for committed funding to arrive, helping orgs avoid disruptions to critical programs impacted by federal policy changes. catalystsd.org/catalyst-col...
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Fundamentals Academy An inside look at the "nuts and bolts" of philanthropy Session 1: Trust Based Philanthropy February 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Join Catalyst for Fundamentals Academy, covering the “nuts and bolts” of #philanthropy 👉 In Session 1 on #TrustBasedPhilanthropy, we'll explore types of philanthropy, practices of fostering trust between funders & grantees, and participatory grantmaking methodology. catalystsd.org/event/fundam...
Multiple scholarship opportunities are available through Catalyst member organization Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, including the JL Scholarship, which supports individuals whose families have been impacted by incarceration. jcfsandiego.org/individuals-...
Immigration enforcement is escalating in many cities around the country, and funders can prepare by learning from what’s happening in other cities and ensuring grantees and their own staff know their rights and have rapid response plans in place. Expect spikes in demand for immigration legal aid, language access, and basic needs support as families avoid systems they previously relied on.
Catalyst's Navigating Policy Shifts update is back for the new year 👉 Our latest issue dropped last week, covering escalating ICE enforcement, volatile federal and state funding, and developments at the Supreme Court. Access it here: catalystsd.org/navigating-p...
#philanthropy #publicpolicy
Stronger Nonprofits Start Here Explore new possibilities for your nonprofit with a pro bono consulting team from Amplified. amplified.org/apply Amplified Impact Partners
Pro bono consulting opp for #SanDiego nonprofits⚠️ Apply now to work with Amplified Impact Partners’ Signature Teams and receive customized consulting support around financial sustainability, operational efficiency, strategic planning & more. Apply by Jan 29. amplified.org/apply
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Coming Soon Catalyst Data Hub powered by Impala Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Impala
The Catalyst Data Hub is a new data resource available at no cost to our region's funders and #nonprofits, which helps you see how funding flows, identify partners, and explore the full landscape of giving in San Diego & Imperial County. Join a virtual launch event on Feb 5: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@calendow.bsky.social @calwellness.bsky.social @prebysfdn.bsky.social @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social
Catalyst stands with 30 CA foundations to oppose changes to the "Public Charge" rule ➡️ The Dept of Homeland Security is proposing changes that would create widespread confusion and fear for immigrants and mixed-status families around accessing public benefits that exist to support their well-being.
Join us in welcoming Rachael Orose, who has joined Catalyst member organization United Way of San Diego County as the nonprofit's new President & CEO 🎉🎉🎉 We look forward to working with Rachael and the United Way team in this exciting new chapter.
@unitedwaysd.bsky.social
Catalyst stands with 30 CA foundations to oppose changes to the #PublicCharge rule ➡️The Dept of Homeland Security is proposing changes that would create widespread confusion and fear for immigrants and mixed-status families around accessing public benefits that exist to support their well-being.
Through the Literary Arts Fund, @fordfoundation.org, @mellon.org, @macfound.org & other funders will award $50M over 5 years, dramatically increasing support for the #nonprofit literary arts field to ensure a robust U.S. literary culture in support of creative writers.
www.pbs.org/newshour/art...